SA and 5 other nations bid to replace Guinea as 2025 Afcon hosts
Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Zambia and Benin-Nigeria want to replace Guinea as hosts of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, CAF president Patrice Motsepe confirmed on Saturday.
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Eagles missing as Okocha, other legends light up CHAN in Algeria
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe. (Photo by Phill Magakoe / AFP)
Morocco-Algeria spat spills into football with African cup no-show
RABAT: The decades-long rivalry between North African neighbours Morocco and Algeria has spilled onto the football pitch, leaving the Moroccan team out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Morocco’s decision to reverse boycott a major boost for African Nations Championships
It was just last month that Morocco were the deserved toast of the World Cup after reaching the semifinals and pushing then reigning champions France all the way before bowing out.
Joao Felix sent off on Chelsea debut in 2-1 loss to Fulham
LONDON: Joao Felix was sent off on his Chelsea debut for a studs-first lunge as his new team lost 2-1 at Fulham in the Premier League to fall deeper into crisis on Thursday.
Morocco reverses plan to boycott African Nations Championship in Algeria
RABAT: Morocco on Thursday decided to take part in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) despite earlier insisting they were canceling their participation due to the closure of Algerian airspace to Moroccan planes, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “The Moroccan national team will travel to Algeria tomorrow to participate in the CHAN,” the ministry told AFP.
Morocco to skip tournament in Algeria over flights ban
RABAT : Morocco will not take part in a soccer tournament being held in Algeria after the Algerian government rejected its request for the team to fly there directly on Morocco's national airline, the Moroccan football federation said on Thursday.
Benrahma stunner puts West Ham into FA Cup fourth round
LONDON : Said Benrahma scored a stunning long-range effort against his former club as West Ham United reached the FA Cup fourth round with a 1-0 win at Brentford on Saturday.